On Saturday, Girl Scout troop 1204 was trying to raise money through their cookie sales when a women asked for five boxes and paid with a counterfeit $100 bill, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Victorville station officials said.

"I thought I was going to be sick," said Jessica Armijo, whose daughter was selling that day.

But her feelings of disappointment soon turned when the girls received an outpouring of support from the community.

"I've been wanting to cry with so many people wanting to help us out," troop leader Danielle Knight said.

One man, who wished to remain anonymous, donated $100 to replace the lost money.

"I feel awful that the girls had to go through this but I'm so happy that people have come forward to help and lend their support," Jessica Lawrence, CEO for the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio, said.

The thief is described as a woman in her 40s or 50s with shoulder-length blond hair wearing red gloves.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Victorville station at (760) 241-2911 or WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME.

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Beatriz E. Valenzuela may be reached at (760)951-6276 or at BValenzuela@VVDailyPress.com.